Which is better for treating chronic sinus issues? Septoplasty or septoplasty with endoscopic sinus surgery. This is a fascinating study and something I’ve observed over years. So here’s the premise. The idea is that sinusitis is an inflammation and disease of your sinuses, which can create opacification pressure in your sinuses. And the thought process… [Read More]
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Bilateral auricular seromas: A case report and review of the literature
Abstract Hematomas, pseudocysts, and seromas are all part of the differential diagnosis of auricular swellings. Seromas are benign collections of serous fluid that have a tendency to recur. The fluid accumulates in the space between the dermis and perichondrium of the ear. We describe what we believe is the first case of spontaneous bilateral auricular… [Read More]
Nasal septal deviation in the pediatric and adult populations
Abstract A significant proportion of the population has nasal septal deviation of varying degrees. Recent reports of such deviation occurring at younger ages suggest a congenital etiology. To the best of our knowledge, no previous clinical studies have compared the septal deviation of adult and pediatric populations with a uniform measure that focuses on the… [Read More]
Open Septoplasty: Indications and Treatment
Mohamad Chaaban, MDa, Anil R. Shah, MDb,* a Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, 5841 S Maryland Avenue E-102, Chicago, IL 60637, USA b Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Chicago, 200 West Superior St., Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654, USA * Corresponding… [Read More]
Anatomy of the Nose | Rhinoplasty Information
Rhinoplasty anatomy and analysis often go hand in hand. It is important to know anatomic terms so that communication between surgeon and patient can be facilitated. The descriptions of anatomy and analysis have been oversimplified so that the layperson can understand some of the basic definitions and learn some techniques to analyze a nose. Planning… [Read More]
How much does a rhinoplasty cost?
The cost of cosmetic surgery is dependent on several factors. First of all, the location of the surgery will have a major impact on cost. Generally speaking, the same procedure performed in the Midwest will cost less than either the west or east coasts. Increased expertise and reputation of the surgeon can also result in… [Read More]
Repair Of Small To Medium Sized Nasal Defects
INTRODUCTION Reconstruction of small and medium-sized defects of the nose poses a challenge to the facial plastic surgeon. Every Mohs repair is inimitable based on the unique characteristics of the defect itself, diversity in skin types amongst patients and even within the nose itself, variability in structural support, comorbidities and specific patient aesthetic goals. The… [Read More]
Deviated Nose
Crooked nose deformity Why is a crooked nose deformity so difficult to fix? Mainly because there are so many areas where tissues can relapse. Cartilage has memory and aggressive septoplasty techniques may be necessary including total septal excision and replacement. What do you do for crooked nasal bones? First of all, the surgeon needs to… [Read More]
Open Septoplasty
Septoplasty is a term used to describe reshaping of the nasal septum for improvement in either the functional airway passage of the nose or to create a straighter appearance. The septum serves as the foundation for building the nose up and therefore it is critical that the rhinoplasty surgeon can perform a variety of maneuvers to… [Read More]
Nasal obstruction | Chicago Plastic Surgery Defined
Nasal Obstruction Nasal obstruction is a common complaint often termed stuffy nose, nasal blockage, and stopped up nose. The variety of terms are used when the nasal passageway is narrowed. It is critical to determine the cause of nasal passageway narrowness with a complete nasal exam. Many of the causes of nasal obstruction are structural in… [Read More]